Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Chicago, IL, United States (On-site)

The Principal Engineer (New Product Integration) is responsible for the execution of successful product release and delivery of the next generation of S&C products. This role will work as the hands‑on operations hub, leading cross‑functional teams and driving major projects to meet company targets. In this role, you will provide technical solutions to ensure a flawless transition from product concept through process implementation and manufacturing stability.

Estimated annual base salary range: $154,968 - $205,332.6. Individual pay within this range is determined by performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and education. This role is eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP) subject to eligibility criteria.

• Lead cross‑functional project teams to execute release of next‑generation products and solutions.
• Partner with product development to create and maintain project plans that launch scalable new products.
• Collaborate with product design to ensure products meet Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA) requirements.
• Lead project team through Production Preparedness Process (3P) events to design, prototype, build, and implement manufacturing processes that meet SQDC performance targets.
• Support identification, negotiation and selection of suppliers and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and company goals.
• Mentor team members to improve competencies of Manufacturing Engineers and project teams.
• Present project statuses to leadership using data‑driven analysis and recommend strategic changes when needed.
• Own project capital budgets of $10M+ and manage cash flows to financial targets.
• Collaborate and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance engineering processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

• Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• 10+ years of experience delivering major new products to market within a high‑volume, high‑mix or semi‑automated manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in value stream mapping, lean six‑sigma manufacturing, and process design.
• Record of successfully integrating new products from spec development to quality and compliance validation.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management skills.
• Business acumen and analytical skills with data‑driven decision making.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trustful relationships.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Sitting – continuously in a stationary position for hours at a time.
• Walking – occasionally required to walk moderate distances across the campus.
• Lifting – infrequently required to lift supplies weighing 5 to 20 pounds.
• Observation/Eyesight – infrequently required to observe details at close range.
• Communication – frequently required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Travel – infrequent travel, potential overnight stays, and extended hours.

• Frequently working indoors in an office‑based environment.

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